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Circle C Neighborhood Information

The following is an interview with Meg Wheeler, Circle C real estate expert.

Where exactly is Circle C located? Just 15 minutes from downtown, Circle C is a charming master-planned community, accessible from MoPac Boulevard and Slaughter Lane.

What is the average price of the homes in Circle C? The average home in Circle C is priced between $325,000 and $350,000.

What is the average age of the homes in Circle C? Homes in Circle C were built anywhere from 1985 to 2007. There are a few sections of Circle C left that are still offering new construction.

What is the average size of the homes in Circle C? Homes in Circle C run anywhere from 1,400 square feet to 5,000 square feet. The average home size in Circle C is 2,500 to 2,700 square feet.

How long do homes stay on the market in Circle C? Homes are typically on the market for 2 to 3 months.

Why do residents choose to live in Circle C? Circle C was designed to cater to its homeowners and offer the best of everything in life. It is located on over 4,000 acres and offers greenbelts, hike and bike trails, playgrounds, and parks. Circle C is well known for its community feel, excellent amenities, proximity to downtown, schools, shopping, and entertainment. Another benefit of Circle C is that it actually consists of several different “neighborhoods.” Residents can choose to live in a brand new section with new construction homes, an older section with mature trees and older homes, or a garden home community with greenbelt lots and a gated entrance. The various sections of Circle C offer future residents a variety of options.

What are some the negatives of living in Circle C? As Circle C has gained in popularity, its home values have increased as well. While this is not a downside for those who already own homes in Circle C, it can be a challenge to buyers. The entry point for Circle C is approximately $225,000 to $240,000, and homes in this price range are under contract within hours, if not days, of being on the market.

What are the public schools like in Circle C? The current elementary schools in Circle C are Kiker Elementary and Nan Clayton Elementary. Kiker Elementary is the original Circle C school and was built in 1992. In 2007, TEA rated Kiker Elementary an Exemplary school and Nan Clayton Elementary a Recognized school. Both schools are located within the Circle C community. Clint Small Middle School is a 10-minute drive from Circle C, while Bowie High School is just across MoPac and is at most a 5-minute drive from Circle C. There are also plans for a new middle school, which will be built on FM-1826, between Highways 45 and 290.

How close are the schools to Circle C? All of the schools are within a 5- to 10-minute drive. Nan Clayton and Kiker are located within Circle C. Clint Small Middle School is approximately a 10-minute drive, and Bowie High School is a 5-minute drive.

Are there any private schools near Circle C? There are at least 3 private schools within a 10-mile radius of Circle C.

Are there any pre-schools near Circle C? There are at least 7 pre-schools within a 5-mile radius, as well as several “drop-in” daycare options.

What kind of amenities does Circle C offer? Circle C amenities are hard to beat. Within the community itself, there is a swim center, which offers an Olympic-size, heated, year-round swimming pool, plus a baby pool, bathhouse, grill area/snack bar, playground, and sport court for basketball and volleyball. The swim center also offers a variety of programs and lessons for swimmers of all levels. Just minutes from Circle C, the original Circle C Golf Club (now Grey Rock Golf Club) is a semi-private, 18-hole golf course with pro shop, driving range, and restaurant on site. The Circle C Tennis Club is a private club with 8 lighted tennis courts, a day care, and a pro shop. It offers various opportunities for playing, no matter what your level of experience may be. One of Circle C's most popular features is its vast amount of protected natural space. Slaughter Creek Park, located within Circle C, is over 460 acres of dedicated parkland and offers a playground, picnic area, basketball court, baseball park, Frisbee golf course, volleyball courts, and hike/bike trails. Surrounding the Circle C neighborhood is the Veloway, a 3.1 mile, 23-foot wide track for rollerblading and cycling. This unique track is one of only five in the United States and is easily accessed through various points throughout the neighborhood.

Are there any organized community groups or community activities in Circle C? A variety of events take place in Circle C every year, from casual block parties to organized charity events.

What are the most sought after streets in Circle C? No street in particular is more popular than others.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Circle C? The most popular neighborhoods in Circle C would be the newer homes at the back of the community.

Where do people go out to eat in Circle C? Within the Circle C community is Escarpment Village, a shopping center with a grocery store, banks, restaurants, Starbucks, dry cleaners, dentist, liquor store, video store, and mail store. The restaurants in Escarpment Village offer all types of food from American, Italian, Mexican, and sandwiches to café/bistro food.

Where do people shop for groceries in Circle C? Escarpment Village features a hybrid HEB grocery store, which combines the affordable, convenient shopping of a typical HEB store with the upscale, unique foods normally found in the Central Market grocery store chain.

Where do people workout in Circle C? Within 5 minutes of Circle C are two brand new sports/work-out facilities, 24-hour Fitness and Lifetime Fitness. Both offer exceptional, state-of-the-art workout facilities, various fitness classes, and large swim centers.

What kind of organized sports are offered in Circle C? There are several organized youth sports associations, which offer flag football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. Circle C also offers a soccer complex with 7 soccer fields, used for spring and fall soccer as well as clinics and tournaments.

What is the traffic like when commuting to downtown? The drive from Circle C to downtown can take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes. There is a 1- to 2-mile stretch of MoPac where Circle C residents will hit traffic if they travel during commute hours. The traffic moves (although slowly) and the drive does not take much longer than during non-commuter hours.

How long does it take to commute downtown from Circle C? Getting downtown takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.

How long does it take to drive to the airport from Circle C? Circle C is approximately 16 miles from the airport and is about a 20-minute drive.

What makes you an expert in Circle C? As a Southm Austin resident and local area Realtor, I've spent a lot of time working and playing in Circle C. The resources that Circle C residents enjoy, including the shopping, restaurants, and amenities, are those that I use in my everyday life. In addition, I have assisted numerous clients with the purchase of their homes in Circle C and the surrounding areas.

Circle C Ranch Community Guide

Circle C Ranch one of the top-selling neighborhoods in Austin. Just 15 minutes from downtown, Circle C Ranch is a charming master-planned community accessible from MoPac Boulevard and Slaughter Lane.

Given its proximity to downtown and homes designed for any price range, Circle C Ranch is an ideal location for anyone working in Austin. Residents benefit from convenient access to the city center, while enjoying the beauty of Austin’s Hill Country.

The community includes over 3,000 homes on lush, tree-covered homesites, as well as acres of parks and beautiful open space. In fact, since development began, nearly $3 million has been spent to add trees, shrubs and grasses to the parks, medians and roadways to enhance Circle C’s natural landscaping.

While the first homes in Circle C Ranch were built close to 20 years ago, growth continues today with the addition of Circle C West, Vintage Place, Muirfield, and Circle C Meridian.

Circle C Ranch Demographics
The community offers a diverse population, and its wide variety of properties appeal to everyone from single buyers and families to empty-nesters and retirees. The median household income in the area is $117,584, and 65% of its residents have a college degree.

Things to do in Circle C Ranch
The Circle C residential neighborhoods are surrounded by 462 acres of dedicated parkland. While the most of the park is native land with hike and bike trails only, two major developed areas provide a variety of recreational activities for residents and their families.

At the west end of the park, there are seven irrigated soccer fields. At the east end of the park is the unique 3.1 mile Veloway, a 23-foot wide track made exclusively for rollerblading and cycling. The track is one of only five in the United States and makes the community an ideal location for serious or recreational skaters and cyclists.

Another unique feature of Circle C Ranch is its year-round, outdoor, Olympic-size heated pool, the only one of its kind in Texas. The Swim Center centrally located on a 4.5 acre site in the neighborhood, and its beautifully designed pool, bathhouse and grill provide a great meeting place for neighborhood activities. Grassed terraces make great sunbathing and play areas, as well as natural seating for events and parties. The pool’s size allows space for lap swimming, playing in the water, or simply floating around on a warm summer day.

The championship Circle C Golf Course offers a wide range of play for all skill levels. A semi-private 18-hole course for Circle C residents and their families, the club has also been recognized as one of Texas’s best daily fee courses.

In the rolling hills next to the Circle C Golf Club is The Circle C Tennis Club, which features eight lighted tennis courts, a child care center, and a pro shop. The private club is open to both residents and non-residents, and offers Round Robins, Exhibitions, social events, tennis leagues and private and group lessons.

Residents who are interested in learning about the area’s native plants and wildflowers can visit the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center on the eastern side of the community. Offering public gardens, trails, and woodlands, the center displays the native plants of Texas Hill Country, educates visitors about their surroundings, and promotes research as part of the University of Texas at Austin.

Following tremendous growth in Circle C Ranch over the last few years, there has been a great deal of new retail space developed in the area. The newly constructed Escarpment Village near Circle C is the first true "green building" retail center in Austin. The center uses cisterns for rainwater harvesting, solar panels for heating and electricity, and a green roof with native plants provided by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center for insulation and heat reduction. Anchored by a 93,000 square foot H-E-B grocery store, the shopping center includes Bank of America, Starbucks and a variety of other retail shops all close to home.

Of course, Circle C residents looking for additional shopping, dining, sports, and entertainment choices are never more than a few minutes away from the hundreds of options available in the Austin area.

Circle C Ranch Schools
For households with children, Circle C provides great schools within the Austin Independent School District. The community is served by on-site schools Kiker elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High school.

Circle C Ranch Major employers
Circle C is an ideal location for anyone planning to commute just 15 minutes to downtown Austin. Additionally, major employers in the area include AMD, Austin Independent School District, SETON Healthcare Network, the City of Austin, and the University of Texas.

Circle C Ranch Places of worship
In addition to the many places of worship available throughout Austin, Circle C residents can find several close to home, including Bethany Lutheran Church, Bannockburn Baptist Church, Southwest Family Fellowship, and St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.